Nobel Laureate in Economics Paul Krugman delivered a lecture at the University of Padua on April 4th, entitled “Deplorable Policy Paths”, focusing on the political and territorial malfunctions that impact urban development. The event was part of “The Wealth of Nations and the Role of Architecture” international seminar, organized by the National Council of Architects (CNAPPC). The seminar brought together policymakers, economists, architects, and urban planners to discuss how cities can foster human well-being. The discussion focused on a new urban model grounded in sustainability, equity, and the centrality of the individual. Experts participated in two main sessions addressing current issues related to urban life and governance.

The seminar was organized by the CNAPPC together with its Scientific Committee – chaired by Professor Carlos Moreno of the Sorbonne – in collaboration with the Department of Economics and Business Sciences at the University of Padua and the Regional Science Association.

Urban Regeneration Festival
December 5th-6thth, 2024 / Auditorium Parco della Musica / ROMA
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The CNAPPC took part as co-organizer in the second edition of “Città in scena”, the Urban Regeneration Festival held in Rome from December 4th to 6th at the Auditorium Parco della Musica. The CNAPPC was particularly active on December 5th and 6th, during the thematic roundtables focused on the future of cities. On December 6th, the “New City | The 15-Minute City” roundtable took place, during which the CNAPPC presented its publication entitled “The Future of Urban and Territorial Planning.” The event featured contributions from Carlos Moreno – Scientific Director of the publication and of CNAPPC’s International Scientific Committee – and Giuseppe Cappochin. The publication stems from an ongoing work and offers a substantial re-examination of the future challenges for cities, addressing them not only from an urbanistic and architectural perspective, but also from social, economic, ecological, and cultural standpoints.

The COVID-19 pandemic further intensified the debate on the future of cities, making the concept of Urban Proximity even more central as a response to the socio-economic and spatial vulnerabilities exposed during the health crisis. The book analyses the unsustainability of the current urban development model and calls for a shared reflection among institutions, professionals, and citizens on the collective responsibility to design in order to regenerate. It proposes operational models inspired by circular cities and the intelligent use of resources.